Emergency Management Directors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $100,740 +17% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $81,020
90th percentile $145,230
Employed locally 260
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,020
    25th
    $91,600
    50th (median)
    $100,740
    75th
    $127,740
    90th
    $145,230

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 107% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Sacramento, CA is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.18 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Sacramento, CA is 17% above the national median of $86,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Management Directors in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $81,020 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,600.